'American Idol' resurrects its charity program, brings back 'Idol Gives Back'October 6th, 2009 'Idol Gives Back' coming back to 'American Idol'LOS ANGELES — "Idol Gives Back" is back. Producers of "American Idol" say the show's charity effort will return next year, with "Idol Gives Back" set to air April 21.
Tarantino Prepares To Kill Bill AgainOctober 3rd, 2009 QUENTIN TARANTINO has thrilled fans by announcing a third instalment of his KILL BILL series is due in 2014. The filmmaker's hit movies Kill Bill: Vol.
Guests on Sunday news showsSeptember 25th, 2009 Guests on Sunday news showsGuest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
ABC's "This Week" — Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kidsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Fed education chief to dads: Turn off TV, readMANCHESTER, N.H. — Education Secretary Arne Duncan says dads need to turn off the TV and spend more time with their kids, and schools must do more to make fathers part of their children's education.
Angie Harmon kicks off celeb shoe auction for playground charity, puts baby on obstacle courseSeptember 22nd, 2009 Angie Harmon kicks off celebrity shoe auctionNEW YORK — Angie Harmon is hosting a celebrity shoe auction in New York City and sending her baby daughter through an obstacle course to raise money for charity. Nine-month-old Emery Hope is among the babies crawling through a terrain of mock mountains and ski slopes on Tuesday while their moms bid on shoes signed by celebrities including Melissa Joan Hart, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Tori Spelling.
Gates partners with MTV, other Viacom networks to air education message where kids will see itSeptember 8th, 2009 Gates brings education message to MTV, NickelodeonLOS ANGELES — Students who might be too glued to their televisions to keep up with homework are going to find channels like MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon prodding them to get on task and graduate. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is partnering with Viacom Inc.'s television networks, education leaders and celebrities to launch an awareness campaign to reduce the number of dropouts.
Obama to appear with Kelly Clarkson, LeBron James in back-to-school special next monthAugust 19th, 2009 Obama to appear in back-to-school programWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will appear in a back-to-school television special with singer Kelly Clarkson and basketball star LeBron James next month. Obama is appearing in a 30-minute documentary that will air at 8 p.m.
PITT & JOLIE'S FRENCH FANCYAugust 5th, 2009 BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE will always have a love affair with France - because the country has great healthcare and education systems. The couple spent last summer (08) in a rented French chateau as Jolie prepared for the birth of twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon - and the family has returned there to holiday at a 30-room mansion with its own lake.
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck says President Obama has 'a deep-seated hatred for white people'July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck says he believes Obama is racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.
Fox New Channel's Glenn Beck says President Obama has 'a deep-seated hatred for white people'July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck: President Obama is a racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.
White House says media 'obsessions' keeping alive Obama comments on Harvard scholar's arrestJuly 24th, 2009 Gibbs: Media 'obsessions' prolonging Gates storyWASHINGTON — The White House says the media's "obsessions" are keeping alive President Barack Obama's comments about the arrest of a Harvard scholar seen trying to get into his own house. Asked whether Obama regretted commenting on the matter, spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that the president probably would regret distracting the media with "obsessions."
Gibbs says Obama has "great respect" for police officers and understands what a hard job they have.
Obama says a TV network he won't name is 'entirely devoted to attacking' the White HouseJune 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration."
Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.
President Obama gives access to ABC News to promote his health care planJune 15th, 2009 ABC News to air Obama interview on health careNEW YORK — ABC News will present a prime-time interview with President Barack Obama on health care issues next week. The special will air June 24 at 10 p.m.
Microsoft's Bill Gates and wife, Melinda, get honorary degree from UK's Cambridge UniversityJune 12th, 2009 UK's Cambridge awards Bill Gates honorary degreeLONDON — Billionaire Bill Gates has picked up an honorary degree from Britain's Cambridge University. The university bestowed degrees on both the Microsoft founder and his wife, Melinda, on Friday.
Unusual sight for TV ratings top 10 _ a news documentary, 2 of them featuring ObamaJune 10th, 2009 NBC's Obama documentary a TV ratings winnerNEW YORK — NBC News' two-night peek at the inner workings of the Obama White House made for an unusual sight in the TV ratings — a news documentary among the nation's 10 most popular programs. On the down side for TV news, CBS' evening newscast with Katie Couric hit a historic low point last week, Nielsen Media Research said.